Sony KP-61V15, KP-53V16, KP-53V15, KP-46V16, KP-46V15 Owner’s Manual

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Color Rear Video

Projector

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KP-4 7EXR96
KP-46V15
KP-46V16
KP-53V15

KP-53V16

KP-61 V15

©1994 by Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.

RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK I

DO NOT OPEN I

Note on Closed Caption

This television receiver provides display of television
closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the

FCC rules.

Note on CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Use of this television receiver for other than private
viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or

transmitted by cable companies for the use of the
general public may require authorization from the
broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner.

CAUIION: [OREDUCE IHEHISKOF ELECIHICSHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

lhis symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS
THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO

PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Note on convergence adjustment

Before you use your projection TV, make sure to adjust
convergence. For the procedure, see page 12.

Note on cleaning

Clean the cabinet of the projection TV with a dry soft

cloth. To remove dust from the screen, wipe it gently
with a soft cloth using vertical strokes only. Stubborn

stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened

with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong

solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning.
If the picture becomes dark after using the projection

TV for a long period of time, it may be necessary to

clean the inside of the projection TV. Consult qualified
service personnel.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of
the projection TV. Record these numbers in the spaces

provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.
Serial No.

CAUTION

When using TV games, computers, and similar
products with your projection TV, keep the brightness

and contrast functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-
moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of
time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image

can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. These

types of imprints are not covered by your warranty

because they are the result of misuse.

4 Welcome!

4 Precautions

iI i

Getting Started

5 Step 1: Installing the projection TV

6 Step 2: Connections

12 Step 3: Setting up the remote commander
12 Step 4: Adjusting convergence (CONVERGENCE)
13 Step 5: Setting cable TV on or off

14 Step 6: Presetting channels
16 Changing the menu language

Operations

17 Watching TV programs
18 Watching two programs at one time -PIP

20 Selecting picture and sound effects (PROGRAM

PALETTE)

21 Adjusting the picture (VIDEO)
22 Adjusting the color temperature (TRINITONE)

22 Reducing picture noise (NR)
23 Adjusting sound (AUDIO)
24 Selecting SRS audio mode (sRs)
24 Selecting stereo or bilingual programs (MTS)
25 Setting the speakers (SPEAKER)
25 Displaying closed caption
26 Setting daylight saving time (DAYLIGHT SAVING)
27 Setting the clock (CURRENTTIME SET)
28 Setting the timer to turn the projection TV on and

off (ON/OFFTIMER)
29 Blocking out a channel (CHANNEL BLOCK)
30 Customizing channel names (cH CAPTION)

31 Setting video labels (VIDEOLABEL)
32 Selecting your favorite channels (FAVORITE

CHANNEL)

33 Operating video equipment
35 Selecting a VCR input directly (DIRECT PLAY)

36 Operating a cable box

Additional Information

37 Troubleshooting
38 Specifications

40 Index

The captions in parentheses indicate menu names.

3

Thank you ior purcha_m 8 the Sony Color Rear Video
Projection TV. Here are some of the features you will
enjoy with your projection TV:

This plojection IV opm ales on extremely high voltage.

To prevent fire or electric shock, please follow the
precautions below.

• On Screen menus that let you set the picture quality,

sound, and other settings

• Picture-in-Picture that allows you to watch another TV
channel, video or cable image as a window picture

• On/off timer that allows you to make the TV program

of your choice be displayed on the screen for a
specified duration

• Dynamic Focus circuitry that automatically focuses the
scanning electron beam for enhanced sharpness,

especially at the comers

• Universal remote commander supplied that allows
you to operate Sony and other manufacturers' video

equipment

About this manual

The instructions in this manual are for models KP-
41EXR96, KP-46V15, KP-46V16, KP-53V15, KP-53V16
and KP-61V15. Before you start reading this manual,

please check your model number, located at the rear of
the projection TV. Model KP-61V15 is used for
illustration purposes in this manual.

Any exceptions in operation between models are

clearly indicated in the text. For example, "except for

KP-41EXR96."

Instructions in this manual are based on use of the
remote commander. You can also use the controls on

the projection TV if they have the same name as those
on the remote commander.

Safety

• Operate the projection TV only on 120 V AC.

• one blade of the plug is wider than the other for safety

purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one
way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, contact your dealer.

• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,
unplug the projection TV and have it checked by

qualified personnel before operating it further.

• Unplug the projection TV from the wall outlet if you

are not going to use it for several days or more. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull

the cord itself.

For details concerning safety precautions, see the
supplied leaflet"IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS."

Installing

• To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the
ventilation openings.

• Do not install the projection TV in a hot or humid
place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or

mechanical vibration.

• Avoid operating the projection TV at temperatures
below 5°C (41°F).

• If the projection TV is transported directly from a cold

to a warm location, or if the room temperature has
changed suddenly, the picture may be blurred or show

poor color. This is because moisture has condensed on

the mirror or lenses inside. If this happens, let the

moisture evaporate before using the projection TV.

• To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen to

direct illumination or direct sunlight. It is
recommended to use spot lighting directed down from

the ceiling or to cover the windows that face the screen
with opaque drapery. It is desirable to install the

projection TV in a room where the floor and walls are
not of reflecting material. If necessary, cover them with

dark carpeting or wall paper.

Getting Started

For the best picture quality, install the projection TV
within the areas shown below.

Optimum viewing area (Horizontal)

Preparing for your projection TV

Before you use your projection TV, adjust convergence.
For the procedure, see "Step 4: Adjusting convergence
(CONVERGENCE)" on page 12.

Optimum viewing area (Vertical)

Getting Started ( 5

Connecting an antennalcable TV
system without a VCR

If your cable company requires you to connect a cable

box, make the connection as follows:

Although you can use either an indoor antenna or
outdoor antenna with your projection TV, we
recommend connecting to an outdoor antenna or a
cable TV system for improved picture quality.

To an antenna

Connect your antenna cable to the VHF/U HF antenna
terminal. If you cannot connect your antenna cable

directry to the terminal, follow one of the instructions

below depending on your cable type.

A (Rear of projection TV)

• VHF only 75-ohm coaxial cable

VHF/UHF

or• VHF/UHF

or

• Cable

B

• VHF only 300-ohm twin lead cable

• UHF only (

or

or

• VHF/UHF Antenna connector

C

• VHF "_

and __D_ HF

• UHF [ _ I (not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial cable

I_ (Rear of projection TV)

300-ohm twin lead cable

(Rear of projection TV)

EAC-66 U./_/mixer

VHF/UHF

Cable or antenna

(Rear of projection TV)

Cable

Cable box (Rear of projection TV)

Cable

IN |

Cable box

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF

Cable box and cable (except for KP-41EXR96)

(Rear of projection TV)

Cable box

75-ohm coaxial cable TO
(not supplied) CONVERTER

CATV cable

VHF/UHF

Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded
signals requiring the cable box* in addition to the

normal cable connection.

* The cable box will be supplied by the cable company.

Note

• You cannot watch the signal through AUX connector as a

window picture.

Cable and antenna (except for KP-41EXR96)

CATV cable

(Rear of projection TV)

Notes

• Most VHF/UHF combination antennas have a signal splitter.

Remove the splitter before attaching the appropriate connector.

• If you use the U/V mixer, snow and noise may appear in the
picture when viewing cable TV channels over 37(W+1).

6 IGetting Started

AUX

TO

CONVERTER

Antenna cable

VHF/UHF

Note

• Do not connect anything to the TO CONVERTER connector in
this case.

I

Connecting an antennalcable TV system with a VCR

For details on connection, see the instruction manual of
your VCR. Before connecting, disconnect the AC

power cords of the equipment to be connected.

After making these connections, you will be able to do
the following:

• View the playback of video tapes

• Record one TV program while viewing another
program

• Watch two TV programs simultaneously using the PIP
(Picture-in-Picture) feature (necessary for the KP-
41EXR96)

To a conventional VCR

Without a cable box

(Rear of projection TV)

IN 0 JT

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)IIVIOEO2 VIDEO: ItDEO3 MONITOR

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AUX

@

VHF/UHF

I@ @j@

AUDIO-L(white)

VIDEO(yellow)

__ UDIO-R(red)

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

Note

• To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the

VCRtoAUDIO-L(mono) of VIDEO 1/2/3 IN on the
projection TV.

With a cable box

(Rear of projection TV)

O)

JlDEO_ MONITOR]

@I

VHFAJH

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AUX

VHF/UHF

-Ell_

I AUDIO VIDEO

m u m

_ VHF/UHF output

OUT[_ I Antenna cable

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VCR

Video and audio outputs

VHF/UHF input

, _ OUT

_ AUDIO-R(red) Video and audio

AUDIO-L(white) outputs

VIDEO(yellow)

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

I AUDIO VIDEO

oo,F l

VCR

input

_ VHF/UHF

. Splitter

I (not supplied)

I I I_ Cable

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To an S video equipped VCR

If your VCR has an S video output jack, make the
connections as follows. S Video can be set to on or oft

in the MODE SET menu which is described on page 15.

S Video is preset to ON at the factory.

Without a cable box

(Rear of projection "IV)

IN OUT

@

VIOEO3 WDEO: _ITOF

©

AUX

VHF/UHF

/

@ ®

AUDIO R (red)
AUDIO L (white)

S VIDEO

_ VHF_HF

RK-74A (not supplied)

I

YC-15V/30Vl(not supplied)

Note

• Video signals are composed of Y (luminance) and C (chroma)
signals. The Sconnection sends the two signals separately
preventing degradation, and gives better picture quality

compared to conventional connection.

With a cable box

(Rear of projection TV)

IN (

VIDEOlIVIDEO2 VIDEO: /lOEO

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)T

• Aux

@

VHF/UHF

,.EI_

......

@1®1@@

AUDIO R (red)

AUDIO L (white)
SVIDEO

RK-74A (not supplied)

J

AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO OUT'_

outputs ! output

_/_Audio I S video

I AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO OUTI-_I

outputs

Audio

S video input
output

_ VHF/UHt uutput

VCR

i

VCR

VHF/UHF

8

I Getting Started

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

UT

Cable box

. Splitter

| (not supplied)

I I_l'f-_ Cable

Connecting a camcorder

This connection is convenient for watching the picture
from a camcorder.

(Front of projection W)

('VIDEO 3 IN--_

VIDEO L-AUDIO-R

(MONO) DEMO RETURN _ ! _, MENU

FAVORITE -- 4-

| I |

VIDEO _ h 1_- AUDIO R (red)

AUDIO L (white) video outputs

ViC-810S/820Sl(not supplied)

Note

• To connect a monaural camcorder, connect the audio output of

the camcorder to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 3 IN on the
projection TV.

to audio and _,._=_

Connecting two VCRs for tape editing using VIDEO 3 IN and OUT

You can watch input images different from the image
being recorded.
The VIDEO 3 OUT jacks output only the signal from

the VIDEO 3 IN jacks. If you make the connection as
shown below, you can watch images from either
antenna, cable, VIDEO 1 IN or VIDEO 2 IN jacks
during recording.

(Rear of projection TV)

IN OUT

VIDEOI VIDEO2 _'IDEO3 VIDEO: MOqlTO_

VCR (for playback)

AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO OUT[-_

O iOt°u pu °'v'de°

I

VMC-810S/820S

(not supplied)

to videot0

input _

inputs output

I

to audk

outputs

VMC-810S/820S

(not supplied)

1

VCR (for recording)

/

AOD,OV,OEOSV,OEOOUTIOI/

1

inputs

to audio/video

Getting Started J 9

Connecting two VCRs for tape editing using MONITOR OUT

You can record input images displayed on the screen.
This type of connection should be used only when you

connect from the line input of one VCR, and from the
line output of a second VCR.

(Rearof projectionTV)

IN

VIOE01 VIDE02 VIDEO:

VCR (for playback)

AUDIOVIDEOSVIDEO°uTi_i,N

i,

to video

input

I

VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)

Notes

• Do not change the input signal while editing through
MONITOR OUT, or the output signal will also change.

• When connecting a single VCR to the projection TV, do not
connect MONITOR OUT to the VCR's line input, while at the

same time connecting from the projection TV's VIDEO IN jacks
to the VCR's line output.

• You can use the S video jack to connect a VCR for playback
and either S video or composite video jack to connect a VCR

for recording.

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inputs [] [] []

OUT

tlD£O UON_TOA

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AUX

to video
output

1

VMC-810S/820S

{notsupplied)

VCR (for recording)

AUDIOVIDEO SVIDEO °UT_IIN

to audio/video
inputs

Connecting an audio system

When connecting audio equipment, see page 25 for
more information.

{Rear of projection TV)

IN 0 ff

• AUX

@1 @

@1@1@

Notes

• When you connect a stereo system to AUDIO (VAR) OUT, you
can adjust the volume, bass, treble and balance, or select an SRS

(Sound Retrieval System) or an MTS (Multichannel TV Sound)

mode with the supplied remote commander.

• When connecting a stereo system to AUDIO OUT, adjust the

volume, bass and treble with the amplifier's controls.

10 GettingStarted

AUDIO OUT L (white)

RK-74A (not 1supplied)

, AUDIO OUT R tredl 1 Set the amp.!ifier's

__ • • _/k function to line input '

Stereo amplifier

Using the projection TV speakers as center speakers

This feature allows you to enjoy the benefits of Dolby

Pro Logic by using the speakers of the projection TV as

the center speaker. To utilize this system, you must
connect an amplifier that is Dolby Pro Logic
compatible. Connect the speaker wires from the
amplifier's center channel output terminals to the
projection TV's CENTER SPEAKER IN. Both right and

left terminals must be connected to receive an audio

signal. After making the above connections, select

"SPEAKER: CENTER" in the MODE SET menu (page

25). The left and right audio channels can be heard

through your audio system speakers.

In this connection, adjust the volume with your

amplifier.

Notes

• Always match the speaker cord and terminal colors when
making the connections.

• Unplug the projection TV when making the connections. If the
exposed speaker cord wires touch while the projection TV is

plugged in, the projection TVmay short-circuit and be
damaged.

• Do not pull on the speaker cords.

• Always turn off the amplifier's power before connecting to the

CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals.

to right - terminal

(Rear of projection TV)

IN OUT

V_ ,IIVLDEO ZIVIDl_O3 vlOEO _ uO_TO_

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to left + terminal

Connect the other end of the cords
to the input terminals of the
corresponding speakers in the same

way as shown above.

to center

output

Speaker
cords

Dolby* Pro Logic-compatible
amplifier

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AUX

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation. Additionally licensed under one or
more of the following patents; U.S. numbers 3,632,886,
3,746,792 and 3,959,590. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol [13

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Getting Started 11

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by
matching the + and - on the batteries to the diagram
inside the battery compartment.

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last for approximately
six months.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage

from battery leakage.

• Do not handle the remote commander roughly. Do not drop it,
step on it or let it get wet.

• Do not place the remote commander in direct sunlight, near a
heater, or where the humidity is high.

The projection tube image appears on the screen in
three layers (red, green and blue). If they do not
converge, the color is poor and the picture blurs. To
correct this, adjust convergence.

,I

f'--'l [-'7 _ POWER

{--I r--I

AJV WINDOW
+/-

1

Press POWER to turn on the projection TV.

The TIMER/STAND BY indicator flashes until the
picture appears.

POWER

RETURN

12 [ Getting Started

2 Press MENU.

The main menu appears.

MENU

%

3

Press AN WINDOW + or - to move the
cursor (1_)to CONVERGENCE and press

RETURN.

The CONVERGENCE adjustment screen appears.

ANWINDOW

RETURN RB

B

G

R

,f_IPROG PALETTE

Q_]MODE SET

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I'_lCONVERGENCE

S_LECT_ RETUR_ EXIT_

I_]CONVERGENCE

_LECT _ _TURH EXIT_

R=Red

G=Green

B=Blue

TIME

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